Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Community Development(Community Development) in Kenya

  • Course Name: Diploma in Community Development(Community Development)
  • Major Subject: Community Development
  • Course Category: Diploma
  • Average Study Duration: 1 Years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Community Development(Community Development)

  • Rifkins Business College Rifkins Business College, Mombasa  
    (i) Level 4

    Course entry requirements
    -A mean grade of D+ in KCSE

    Course duration:
    -FT 6 Months
    -PT 9 months

    Tuition fees: Ksh.45,500

    Course content
    -Community development values
    -Community health and disease management
    -Understanding poverty in communities
    -Supporting the vulnerable in communities
    -Sociological perspectives on community

    Additional Courses
    -Certificate in Guidance and counseling
    -Writing a Business Plan

    (ii) Level 5

    Course entry requirements
    -Pass in Diploma 4

    Program duration
    -FT 6 Months
    -PT 9 months

    Tuition fees: Ksh.43,000

    Course content
    -Business planning and practice for community organizations
    -Conflict resolution and community campaign.
    -Humanitarian aid and crisis management.
    -Project finance and funding
    -Marketing principles and methods for community organization

    Additional Courses - Certificate in Civic education

    (iii) Level 6

    Course entry requirements
    -Pass in Diploma 5

    Course duration
    -FT 6 Months
    -PT 9 months

    Tuition fees: Ksh.38,000

    Course content
    -Community and inter-Agency working
    -Social and Community Enterprise
    -Intercultural dialogue and Community Engagement
    -Reflective Practice in Community Development
    -Comparative Policy and Social Movements in Comm Development
  • Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Distance Learning and E-learning Centre Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Distance Learning and E-learning Centre, Ruiru  
    Duration: 12 months
    Requirements
    • Entry Grade: C-(minus) in KCSE
    • Copy of National ID/ Passport
    • 2 passport size photographs
    Course Overview
    This course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the role of project management in organizations. It further explores the methods adopted for robust project management including techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling complex projects and the role of computing in this process.
    We at NIBS College pride ourselves with helping students learn how to lead, plan and execute projects to strict deadlines and budgets with a practical, hands-on approach to learning.

    Course Content
    • Projects in Contemporary Organizations
    • Strategic Management & Project Selection
    • The Project Manager
    • Project Organization
    • Project Planning
    • Conflict & Negotiation
    • Budgeting & Cost Estimation
    • Scheduling & Resource Allocation
    • Project Control
    • Project Auditing
    • Project Termination

    ABMA Diploma in Community Development
    K.C.S.E Certificate: D – (minus)
    Duration: 6 months
    Course Overview
    Community Development professional qualifications from ABMA Education are considered a landmark training method for charities, NGOs and governmental bodies. ABMA’s Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Diploma and Level 6 Diploma qualifications in Community Development will make you a leading candidate for a role that involves taking your qualification and making a difference to a community.
    These Community Development professional qualifications will enable you to employ a business focus to social and community development.
    Core Units
    Level 4 Diploma
    Mandatory Units
    • Community Development Values
    • Community Health and Disease Management
    • Understanding Poverty in Communities
    • Supporting the Vulnerable in Communities
    • Sociology and the Community
    • Communication Skills
    • Research Project
  • Kimtech Training College Kimtech Training College, Kehancha  
    Course Name: Community Development and Social work

    Tuition Fees: KES 16,500

    Minimum Entry requirements:
    -An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE Or Any qualification recognized by the College Senate.
    -Credit pass in Certificate by KNEC Examination or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the College Senate.

    Course Units:
    1. Module I
    -Social Work Theory and Practice
    -Information Technology
    -Entrepreneurship Education
    -Development Economics
    -Community Development
    -Community Based Organizations
    -Communication Skills
    -Capacity Building & Empowerment

    Module II
    -Statistics
    -Resource Mobilization and Fund Raising
    -Resource Management
    -Project Management
    -Legal Aspects in Social Development Work
    -Hiv and Aids and Other Pandemics
    -Advocacy and Lobbying

    3. Module III
    -Transformation and Social Marketing
    -Social Research Project
    -Management of Community Concerns
    -Gender and Development
    -Entrepreneurship Projects
    -Community Leadership
    -Community Development Methodologies
  • Kenya Institute of Social Work Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi  
    Course Outline/Structure
    Semester one
    - English language
    - Communication skills
    - Information communication technology
    - Introduction to community development
    - Social work theory and practice
    - Development economics
    - Entrepreneurship
    - Community based organizations
    - Community capacity building and partnerships

    Semester two
    - Social research methods.
    - Resource mobilization and fundraising
    - Project management
    - Advocacy and lobbying
    - Hiv/aids and other pandemics
    - Basic mathematics
    - Resources management
    - Statistics
    - Legal aspects in social work
    - Project (total supervisory unit)

    Semester three
    - Transformation and social marketing
    - Community development methodologies
    - Management of community concerns
    - Community leadership
    - Gender and development
    - Practicum

    Minimum Course Entry/Admission Requirements
    - KCSE C- or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent.
    - Certificate in Community development, Social development, Social work, Community Health, Counseling and Psychology.
  • Waka CMEC Training Institute Waka CMEC Training Institute, Nyeri  
    Entry Requirements:
    KCSE with mean grade C (minus) and above

    Course Content:
    1. First Module
    -Development theory and practice
    -Introduction to community development
    -Development Economics
    -Community Based organizations
    -Communication skills
    -Entrepreneurship education
    -Community capacity building and Empowerment
    -Information communication technology

    2. Second Module
    Resource mobilization
    Project management
    Advocacy and Lobbying
    HIV/AIDS and other Pandemics
    Disaster management
    Statistics and data analyses
    Legal social development
    Resource management

    3. Third Module
    -Trans-formational leadership and social marketing
    -Community development methodologies
    -Community Leadership
    -Gender and Development
    -Social Research project
  • ICS College Mombasa Branch ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa  

    Course outline

    Communication skills,
    Health Education and Promotion
    Community Development,
    Community capacity building,
    Social Cultural Dimension Health
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Microbiology
    Project management,
    Entrepreneurship,
    Social Research Statistics
    HIV Aids and Nutrition
    Information communication technology
    Life skills
    Nutrition & Diabetes
    Maternal & Child Health
    Epidemiology and Communicable diseases Control
    Disaster management,
    Counseling
    Life skills
    Environmental Health, Health Management & Administration,
    Community Leadership


    Requirements
    Course Duration: 18 months

    Exam Body: JP-UK

    Grade: C- and Above
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling Embu Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling Embu, Embu  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution


    Intake periods: May, September and January

    Mode of study

    (i) Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday)
    (ii) Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    (iii) DLM


    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Kericho Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Kericho, Kericho  
    Course entry requirements

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study.

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Intake Periods.

    -January, May and September

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Nanyuki Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Nanyuki, Nanyuki  
    Course entry requirements

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study.

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Intake Periods.

    -January, May and September

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Bomet Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Bomet, Bomet  
    Course entry requirements

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study.

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Intake Periods.

    -January, May and September

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Kisii Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Kisii, Kisii  
    Entry Requirements:

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study.

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Intake Periods.

    -January, May and September

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Nairobi  
    JKUAT
    Minimum course entry requirements: KCSE C plain and C- in both English and Mathematics.
    Course duration: 18 months.
    Exam body: JKUAT.
    Intakes: January/May/September.
    ABMA
    Minimum entry requirements: Certificate in Community Development.
    Course Duration: 6 months.
    Examination Body: ABMA(UK)
    Intakes: January/March/June/September.
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Machakos Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Machakos, Machakos  
    Course entry

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Intake Periods

    -January, May and September

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Naivasha Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Naivasha, Naivasha  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study:

    (i) Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    (ii) Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    (iii) DLM

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Wundanyi Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Wundanyi, Wundanyi  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution


    Mode of Study

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Nyeri Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Nyeri, Nyeri  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Taveta Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Taveta, Taita Taveta  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of study

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Eldoret Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Eldoret, Eldoret  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE or Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study.

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Wajir Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Wajir, Wajir  
    Course entry requirements

    -A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of study
    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Nakuru Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Nakuru, Nakuru  
    Course entry requirements

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of study

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
    -DLM

    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Mombasa Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Mombasa, Mombasa  
    Admission criteria

    -KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

    Mode of Study

    -Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
    -Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)

    Course duration: 2 years
    -DLM
  •  Narok University College, Narok  
    Program requirements

    For one to qualify for this program, one is required to have
    attained a minimum of a C in final exams or a certificate in community development or
    its equivalent.Those with good social skills will have an added advantage.

    Period of study

    Three years
  • Tharaka University College Tharaka University College, Tharak Nithi  
    Entry requirements
    •KCSE C
    .OR
    •A recognized certificate with at least a credit.
    •Additional entry requirements may bespecified under each
    diploma programme.

    Duration :2/3 years

    Fees per year:Ksh 80000
  • Kenya Institute of Project Management Kenya Institute of Project Management, Nairobi  
    Duration: 1 year

    Tuition Fees:
    1. Distance Learning and E- Learning Mode Fees- 75,000
    2. On campus Mode Fees- 95,000

    Minimum Entry Requirements:
    – KCSE ‘C’ or KCE Div.3 or its equivalent
  • Karatina University Karatina University, Karatina  
    Requirements
    -For admission for the program,candidates must have scored a C and above in KCSE or its equivalent
    Course duration
    -3 years
    Mode of study
    -full time
  • A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies, Mombasa  
    Duration: 2 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Pass relevant craft course OR
    -KCSE mean grade C- minus OR
    -Pass in Certificate offered by KNEC
  • Mombasa Learning Centre Mombasa Learning Centre, Mombasa  
    Level 4

    Course duration: 12 months

    Tuition fees: 15 000

    Minimum entry Grade: MATHS C & ENG C

    Examination body: ABMA
  • German Institute of Professional Studies German Institute of Professional Studies, Nairobi  
    Duration :1 year
    Part one:
    Duration:6 months
    Fees:Ksh 24000

    Part two:
    Duration:6 month
    Fees:Ksh 24000
  • Nuu Technical and  Vocational College Nuu Technical and Vocational College, Mwingi  
    Duration: 3 Modules

    Minimum entry requirements:
    - KCSE C-(Minus)

    Examiner: KNEC
  • Karen Technical Institute for the Deaf Karen Technical Institute for the Deaf, Karen  
    Duration: 2 years (MODULE 1 & 2)

    Minimum entry requirements:
    - CRAFT Certificate, KCSE D plain

Universities Offering Diploma in Community Development(Community Development)

  • JKUAT Kitale CBD Centre JKUAT Kitale CBD Centre, Kitale  
    The following are some of the components of the program:
    (i) Development Studies and Ethics.

    (ii) Instruments for Community Development.

    (iii) Conflict Resolution.

    (iv) Gender Mainstreaming and Development.

    (v) Introduction to Human Resource Management.

    (vi) Introduction to Rural and Urban Sociology.

    Entry requirements
    (i) KCSE certificate with an aggregate of C with at least C- in Mathematics and English OR

    (ii) KCE division II with a 6 Kiswahili/English OR

    (iii) A pass at certificate level with at least C- in KCSE or KCE III with at least KCSE grade of C- with at least C- in English or Mathematics.

    Course duration
    Two years
  • JKUAT Westlands Campus JKUAT Westlands Campus, Westlands  
    The following are some of the components of the program:
    (i) Development Studies and Ethics.

    (ii) Instruments for Community Development.

    (iii) Conflict Resolution.

    (iv) Gender Mainstreaming and Development.

    (v) Introduction to Human Resource Management.

    (vi) Introduction to Rural and Urban Sociology.

    Entry requirements
    (i) KCSE certificate with an aggregate of C with at least C- in Mathematics and English OR

    (ii) KCE division II with a 6 Kiswahili/English OR

    (iii) A pass at certificate level with at least C- in KCSE or KCE III with at least KCSE grade of C- with at least C- in English or Mathematics.

    Course duration
    Two years
  • JKUAT Kisii Centre JKUAT Kisii Centre, Kisii  
    The following are some of the components of the program:
    (i) Development Studies and Ethics.

    (ii) Instruments for Community Development.

    (iii) Conflict Resolution.

    (iv) Gender Mainstreaming and Development.

    (v) Introduction to Human Resource Management.

    (vi) Introduction to Rural and Urban Sociology.

    Entry requirements
    (i) KCSE certificate with an aggregate of C with at least C- in Mathematics and English OR

    (ii) KCE division II with a 6 Kiswahili/English OR

    (iii) A pass at certificate level with at least C- in KCSE or KCE III with at least KCSE grade of C- with at least C- in English or Mathematics.

    Course duration
    Two years
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja  
    Admission requirements
    - Applicants shall be
    granted admission if they
    possess any one of the qualifications
    below:
    (a)A minimum of C in KCSE with at least
    C- in English and a pass in maths.

    (b)KCE division II

    (c)A minimum of C- in KCSE with C-
    in English and a pass in maths with
    a credit pass in any relevant certificate
    course.

    (d)Division III at KCE with C- in English and
    a pass in maths

    Tuition fees
    -Kshs.32,091 per stage

    Course duration
    -Four stages
  • Africa Nazarene University, Kisii Center Africa Nazarene University, Kisii Center, Kisii  
    Community development refers
    to all efforts done to ensure
    members of community come together
    to find a solution to their problems.
    Students who pursue this program may
    serve as humanitarians and activists.

    Entry requirements
    - One is required to have
    scored a C in KCSE or
    be in possession of a certificate
    in community development or its
    equivalent from a reputable institution.

    Course duration
    - The program takes three years
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Karen Campus Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Karen Campus, Karen  
    This program aims at producing graduates who
    are able to interact with their environment,
    identifying possible problems affecting people and providing solution in a professional
    way, through empowerment.

    Course requirements
    - students are required to have scored a C in KCSE or
    be in possession of a relevant certificate from
    a recognized institution.

    Course duration
    - The program takes three years
  • University of Eldoret University of Eldoret, Eldoret  
    Entry requirements
    (i) KCSE mean grade C plain with C- in Mathematics or Physics; C- in any 2 of the other science
    subjects and C plain in English or Kiswahili OR

    (ii) KCE Division III with a pass in Mathematics or Physics, a pass in any 2 of the other science
    subjects and a pass in English or Kiswahili OR

    (iii) Certificate in Agriculture/Community Development or related field.

    Mode of study
    Full time
  • Daystar University, Nairobi Campus Daystar University, Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
    The program is offered in school of
    human and social sciences.

    Course requirements
    - Students are required to have scored a C in KCSE
    or a principal pass in "A" levels or four credits in GCE or
    a certificate in community development from a reputable institution.

    Period of study
    - The course takes a minimum of
    three years.
  • Karatina University college School of Education and Social Sciences Karatina University college School of Education and Social Sciences, Karatina  
    Admission requirements
    - Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C in English or kiswahili or
    - Division III at KCE with a pass in English or kiswahili or
    - One subsidiary pass at "A" level qualifications or
    - Hold certificate in community development or its equivalent
    Mode of study
    - Evening,weekend and full time
  • Moi University Kericho Campus Moi University Kericho Campus, Kericho  
    Admission requirements
    - To qualify for this program, one must
    have scored C in KCSE an C in English or kiswahili
    or division III.Applicants holding other relevant
    qualifications such as a certificate in community
    development may admitted after approval by the
    university senate.

    Course duration
    - Three semesters
  • Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus) Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal  
    Minimum Entry Requirements:-

    An aggregate K.C.S.E grade of C - (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.
  • Moi University West Campus Moi University West Campus, eldoret  
    Admission requirements
    -Must have scored a C in KCSE and above or
    -Possess a certificate in community development from a recognized institution
    Duration
    -3 years
    Mode of study
    -full time
  • Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo  
    Duration of the course: 6 months
    Mode of study :full-time offered in Bondo main campus
    Entry requirements :Entry certificate in relevant field

  • University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Eldoret Extension Centre University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Eldoret Extension Centre, Eldoret  
    Entry requirements
    -A C in KCSE or its equivalent
    Course duration
    -3 years
    Mode of study
    -full time
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kisii CBD Campus Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kisii CBD Campus, Kisii  
    Admission requirements
    -KCSE C and above
    Duration
    -3 years
    Mode of study
    -full ime
  • Catholic University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Catholic University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nairobi  
  • Laikipia University Laikipia University, Laikipia  
  • Scott Christian University Scott Christian University, Machakos  
  • St. Pauls University St. Pauls University, Limuru  
  • International Leadership University International Leadership University, Nairobi  
  • Taita Taveta University  Taita Taveta University , Voi  
  • Pwani University College Pwani University College, Kilifi  
  • Kenyatta University School of Environmental Studies Kenyatta University School of Environmental Studies, Nairobi  
  • Kenyatta University School of Humanities and Social Sciences Kenyatta University School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nairobi  
  • Africa Nazarene University, Eldoret Centre Africa Nazarene University, Eldoret Centre, Eldoret  
  • Africa Nazarene University Meru Campus Africa Nazarene University Meru Campus, Meru  
  • Maseno University Maseno University, Kisumu  
  • Africa Nazarene University Nairobi Campus Africa Nazarene University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
  • Africa Nazarene University, Machakos Center  Africa Nazarene University, Machakos Center , Machakos  
  • Kabianga University College, Kapkatet Campus Kabianga University College, Kapkatet Campus, Kericho  



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